Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Rockaway, NJ

Average Respiratory Therapist Salary

$45.79/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Rockaway, NJ is $45.79 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $50.02.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Therapist salaries in Rockaway, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$45.79/hour

Rockaway, NJ

9% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Rockaway Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$34/hour

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

Richmond, Virginia

$51/hour

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?

Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey pay Respiratory Therapists the most, both averaging $38 per hour, ahead of Montclair, New Jersey ($34). Hamilton, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Respiratory Therapists is $46 per hour — Hamilton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey pay 17% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Hamilton, New Jersey$38$100
Princeton, New Jersey$38$100
Montclair, New Jersey$34$100

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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